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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,679.78, 89,529.93 and 24,600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,679.78, 89,529.93 and 24,600.30 is: 36,904.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,679.78 : 89,529.93 = 24,600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,679.78/89,529.93 = 24,600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,679.78x = 89,529.93 × 24,600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,679.78x = 2,202,463,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,463,136.98/59,679.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,904.68

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